Sedation Dentistry
in Idaho Falls, ID

We help you relax in the dentist’s chair!

For many patients, the thought of an upcoming dental appointment evokes fear and anxiety due to past experiences or not-so-positive stories shared by others. At Mountain West Dental Care, we offer a range of sedation dentistry options to help our valued patients relax while receiving the exceptional dental care they deserve. We invite you to contact our Idaho Falls office to get started today!

Dental sedation can be ideal for the following:

  • Patients with dental anxiety or phobia
  • Past traumatic dental experiences
  • Patients requiring complex or lengthy treatments
  • Patients with highly sensitive teeth or a low pain threshold
  • Patients with a strong gag reflex
  • Patients needing multiple procedures in one visit
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What Is Sedation Dentistry?

Sedation dentistry involves the use of medication to reduce anxiety during dental procedures. At Mountain West Dental Care, we offer a range of sedation options, including the following:

Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas): Nitrous oxide is a mild sedative inhaled through a mask or nosepiece. It takes effect almost immediately, helping you relax without falling asleep. The effects of nitrous wear off once your procedure is complete, allowing you to drive yourself home after your appointment.

Oral Conscious Sedation: You’ll take an oral medication, which helps induce a deep state of relaxation. The minimal to moderate form of sedation may leave you feeling sleepy during treatment, but you should remain conscious, and you may have little to no recollection of the procedure. The sedative may take some time to wear off, so you'll need a trusted adult to drive you home.

IV Conscious Sedation: We will administer a sedative medication using an IV, providing a deeper level of sedation, which almost immediately takes effect. IV sedation is usually used for longer or more complex dental procedures, leaving you with no memory of your treatment. The effects of IV sedation linger after treatment, so you’ll need someone to drive you home and stay with you as the sedative wears off.

Step 1: We will evaluate your unique needs and recommend the ideal sedation dentistry option to help you relax in the dentist’s chair.

Step 2: We will administer your sedative medication before your procedure. You will still receive a local anesthetic to numb the area for your comfort. Our experienced team adheres to all recommended safety protocols and closely monitors you during treatment. Your well-being and safety are always top priorities.

Post Treatment: Unless you choose nitrous oxide sedation, which wears off right away, you will need a trusted friend or family member to drive you home and stay with you until the effects of your sedative wear off.

  • Reducing Anxiety: Dental sedation helps patients relax, reducing anxiety and fear associated with dental visits. That makes it easier for individuals with dental anxiety to receive necessary dental care.
  • Minimizing Discomfort: Sedation dentistry can help to relieve discomfort associated with dental procedures. Even for less invasive treatments, patients with sensitive teeth or those who have trouble sitting for long can benefit from its calming effects.
  • Completing More Treatments in Fewer Visits: Sedation dentistry allows dentists to perform multiple procedures in one appointment. That is beneficial for patients with busy lifestyles or those who live far from the dentist’s office.
  • Enhancing Patient Experience: By alleviating anxiety and minimizing discomfort, sedation dentistry can transform potentially stressful dental visits into more pleasant ones. That helps build positive associations with the dentist, making it more likely to seek future dental care.

Sedation Dentistry Near Me in Idaho Falls, ID

Does the thought of going to the dentist leave your body tensing up with fear and anxiety? Our team at Mountain West Dental Care is here for you. Please call us at 208-538-0104 to schedule a consultation or book your appointment online today!

We proudly serve patients in Idaho Falls, Ammon, Rigby, Rexburg, Shelley, St. Anthony, Firth, Blackfoot, Roberts, Ucon, and the surrounding communities.

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